How To Make an Omelet
- February 5, 2008
- 124,283 Views
Music
Edison Music Corp
Voice Over Artist
Darcie Champagne
Writer
Howcast Studios
An omelet is only a little more work than a bowl of cereal, and it’s at least twice as classy.
You Will Need
- The fillings of your choice
- 2 or 3 large eggs
- A mixing bowl
- A pinch of coarse salt
- A pinch of black pepper
- A nonstick skillet
- 1 tbsp. olive oil or unsalted butter
- A spatula
- 1 tbsp. water
Step 1: Choose fillings
Choose your omelet fillings. One vegetable and one cheese is the classic combination, but that’s by no means mandatory. Use your imagination- olives, salsa, tofu, anything!
Step 2: Beat eggs & add salt & pepper
Crack your eggs into the mixing bowl and use the fork to beat them until the whites and yolks are well-blended. Add a pinch of coarse salt and a pinch of black pepper.
If you want your omelet extra-fluffy, add a tablespoon of water to the mix too.
Step 3: Heat skillet
Place the skillet on your stovetop and turn the burner to medium. Allow it to heat up.
Step 4: Add oil or butter
Add one tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter, and swirl it around the skillet until the entire cooking surface is coated.
Step 5: Add fillings to skillet, then remove
Add all your fillings, except for cheeses, to the skillet. Allow them to sizzle just for a bit, then remove them from the skillet and set them aside for a moment.
Step 6: Pour in egg mixture
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, swirling it around until it is spread evenly.
Step 7: Swirl plan
When the edges of the omelet are solidifying, swirl the pan again to redistribute the uncooked eggs in the center.
Step 8: Add fillings & turn down heat
When the edges are turning crisp and pulling away from the skillet, add your fillings and cheese down the center of the omelet so it’s separated into thirds, and turn the heat down.
Step 9: Let cheese melt & flip
Allow the cheese to melt. Once it has done so, use the spatula to flip each outside third of the omelet over the middle third.
Step 10: Slide onto plate
Slide the omelet out of the skillet onto the plate. It’s ready to enjoy.
The largest omelet on record was made in 2002 in Ontario, Canada, and weighed 6,510 pounds.
Something wrong? Report this How-To
Video is in Good Morning! (18 videos)
How To Make Blueberry Muffins
- 10,296 views
- pjvaldez
How To Poach an Egg
- 39,405 views
- michaelrsanchez
How To Make French Toast
- 29,046 views
- michaelrsanchez
Comments (6)
magnifico!
over 3 years ago by miguel_red
Beautiful.
over 3 years ago by xTerrorOfLifex
IF YOU LIKED THIS WATCH AND VOTE FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO BY THE SAME DIRECTOR!
http://www.howcast.com/contests/The-Howcast-Emerging-Filmmakers-Program-HowTo-Video-Challenge#entry_id=2
over 2 years ago by michaelrsanchez
im 15 and tried to make my own breakfast... this was awesome!
over 2 years ago by TRay_Trevino
I'm about to do the same thing
over 2 years ago by Jhacob
If you don't like your eggs runny, slide the eggs out onto a plate after step 7, then flip the uncooked side back into the pan (from the plate) before adding your fillings. This will ensure the eggs get cooked through on both sides.
Once the uncooked side is on the skillet, add your toppings to the cooked side and fold over after about 15 seconds.
Also, I've found that cooking eggs for an omelet on one notch over low heat lets them cook more evenly and without the ";lacing"; that occurs when cooking them on medium.
Bacon grease is also a more delicious substitute for butter or cooking oil if you're not concerned about cholesterol.
11 months ago by hbw74
Sign in or create an account to post a comment. Or, sign in using your Facebook to comment
and share your activity with your friends